Sassy Salmon
#ee7c54
Softer, creamier salmon-orange for gentle highlights
About Sassy Salmon
Sassy Salmon looks like the first sip of bright orange in a bowl, then slightly mellowed. It's not as sharp as Mandarin, and it doesn't carry the flame depth of Bonfire. Compared to Slippery Salmon, it feels a touch more poised, less "caught under light," with a softer, peach-leaning warmth.
I use it as an orange accent that stays friendly while still reading clearly against product UI. Think inline action buttons on consumer apps, promotional tags in retail and e-commerce, and status highlights on creator dashboards where you want progress to feel upbeat, not urgent. It also works well in health and lifestyle platforms for chips, step markers, and toast confirmations that shouldn't tip into warning territory.
Pair it with creamy neutrals or warm sand panels. If you drop it next to pinker oranges, it can look a little quieter, so keep your supporting tones consistent.
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On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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